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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.68, 8,493.75 and 2,197.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.68, 8,493.75 and 2,197.88 is: 3,295.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.68 : 8,493.75 = 2,197.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.68/8,493.75 = 2,197.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.68x = 8,493.75 × 2,197.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.68x = 18,668,243.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,668,243.25/5,664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.55

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